Will County Gazette

Plainfield - Betty Jean Howard, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 10, 2024, surrounded by her family's love. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Betty resided in Joliet for 18 years and was a graduate of Proviso East High School. She worked as a Configuration Coordinator at Chemring Energetic Devices. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and had a passion for baking, dancing, crafts, bowling, and exploring various cultural activities.

Betty is survived by her loving husband Wayne Allan Howard; sons Wayne Allan Howard II and Christopher Joseph Howard; grandchildren Sebastian Kyle, Kierin Mae, Tristan Alexander, Aidan James, Addison Russell, and Ashton Daniel Howard; sisters Mary Faye Mrozik and Penny Lee Blassingame; brothers Hubert and Sam Kelley. She is preceded in death by her father, Sam Hubert Kelley, mother, Bernice Kelley, brother L.J. Kelley, sister Kathy Kelley, and daughter Theresa Marie Howard.

Visitation for Betty Jean Howard will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.

Betty Jean Howard will be remembered for her dedication to her work, love for her family, and vibrant spirit by all who knew her.

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